Around the NHL, p.12: Stuff is once again starting to happen!!! ‎

[Carolinas Identity*]

carolina too high

 

[Lunatik]

carolina too high

Why? That's about the 10th overall pick. If anything I suspect they will finish better than that. I suspect they will be in the 95 point range +/- 3 points.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

If we could finish higher than the Ducks and Kings, I would be so happy.

 

[AgeOfBennett]

I don't think we'll have 13 OT losses. We are too good on 3-on-3

 

[InfinityIggy]

The Flames above the Ducks... I wish

I don't know about the Flames making the playoffs, but I could see the Ducks having a tough year.

 

[Lunatik]

I don't know about the Flames making the playoffs, but I could see the Ducks having a tough year.

Yeah, currently no Lindholm or Rackell and Gibson seems to have injury issues so any stretch with Bernier will kill their season

 

[InfinityIggy]

Yeah, currently no Lindholm or Rackell and Gibson seems to have injury issues so any stretch with Bernier will kill their season

Perry and Getzlaf are also perhaps, exiting their primes.

 

[Volica]

Know what, I like Calgary's chances this year.

Solid goaltending, the structure has been there, three solid lines, 2 solid pairings.

There's a chance.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Know what, I like Calgary's chances this year.

Solid goaltending, the structure has been there, three solid lines, 2 solid pairings.

There's a chance.

That's my thoughts as well. We are just lacking depth on 2 forward spots but let's see how it plays out.

 

[Yung Rotini]

I don't think we'll have 13 OT losses. We are too good on 3-on-3

This.

That Johnny magic baby.

 

[DCDM]

Perry and Getzlaf are also perhaps, exiting their primes.

 

[Dertell]

"semi-scientific guess"
>doesn't explain the "formula" in the article

I don't disagree with a whole lot of it - I'm glad to see someone sees the current blues and ducks as the overrated teams they are - but it comes off as pretentious.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I think it's realistic for us. But the Oilers will be better.

Our goaltending is definitely better, but is it "22 points in the standings" better?

 

[tmurfin]

Our goaltending is definitely better, but is it "22 points in the standings" better?

I personally think both Bennett and Hamilton are primed for big seasons, that mixed with Johnny/Mony and good goaltending, I think it's feasible for sure.

 

[Volica]

Our goaltending is definitely better, but is it "22 points in the standings" better?

I think the goaltending is probably about 10-14 points better for us. Player development and a structure might take care of the rest.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I think the goaltending is probably about 10-14 points better for us. Player development and a structure might take care of the rest.

Not to mention a few of those losses were games that were essentially unwinnable because Backstrom was starting/we had thrown in the towel.

 

[tmurfin]

Not to mention a few of those losses were games that were essentially unwinnable because Backstrom was starting/we had thrown in the towel.

Lol I forgot we had Backstrom, so odd.

 

[GAMO1992]

McSaviour was just named El Capitano of the Oil.

 

[GAMO1992]

Also, Cody Hodgson has retired apparently.

 

[Lunatik]

Our goaltending is definitely better, but is it "22 points in the standings" better?

It was "20 points in standings" worse last year than 2014-15 and it is improved beyond what we had then IMO. So a 22 point improvement would not shock me.

I think other teams are being underrated more than we are being overrated to be honest.

 

[Snazu]

I just noticed something and it made me have a sensible chuckle. Everyones favorite Pittsburgh Penguin got sent through waivers on the 3rd and cleared, Tim Erixon. It would have been good for the laughs if the Flames claimed him.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I just noticed something and it made me have a sensible chuckle. Everyones favorite Pittsburgh Penguin got sent through waivers on the 3rd and cleared, Tim Erixon. It would have been good for the laughs if the Flames claimed him.

Sounds like an interesting player, haven't heard of him though. Do you mean Tom Erixon?

 

[Snazu]

Stole this from the "around the NHL" board.



Apparently the Oilers are going to make the playoffs with 85 points.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Stole this from the "around the NHL" board.



Apparently the Oilers are going to make the playoffs with 85 points.

Minnesota made it with 87 last season.

 

[Volica]

In other news, Edmonton has returned Reinhart to the AHL.

Bad trade that keeps looking worse.